SDG Indicator 5.a.1 – Equal tenure rights for women on agricultural land

10/01/2020

This fact sheet describes the course that focuses on SDG Indicator 5.a.1, which is one of two indicators that focus on women’s ownership and/or control over agricultural land. As this is a statistical based indicator, after introducing its key concepts, definitions and rationale, the course offers detailed guidance both on data collection and manipulation, and computation of the various sub-indicators. 2 pp.

SDG Indicator 5.a.2 – Ensuring women’s legal rights to land ownership and/or control

10/01/2020

This fact sheet describes the course that focuses on SDG Indicator 5.a.2 which assesses women’s equal rights to land ownership and/or control. The course describes the indicator, explains its rationale and provides countries with step-by-step guidance for conducting the assessment. 2 pp.

Vanuatu: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

07/01/2020

This country gender assessment of the agricultural and rural sectors of Vanuatu examines how gender issues interact with social, economic and environmental development. 65 pp.

Tonga: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

13/12/2019

This country gender assessment provides in-depth insights into the gender dimensions of agriculture and rural development (ARD) in Tonga. Based on the research findings, the Assessment also aims to provide guidance to the Government of Tonga and its development partners, notably FAO and the Pacific Community (SPC), through the identification of priority areas that need to be strengthened. 64 pp.

Stories from Africa

13/12/2019

This book highlights some of the progress made in communities across Africa, showcasing real-life examples of the ways we can work together to achieve Zero Hunger. Stories from Africa provides visual and oral testimony from the very people most affected. You will discover what works and why in the struggle to ensure adequate and healthy food. And you will see that when provided with the tools they need, people, particularly rural women and youth, can be powerful drivers of change. 96pp.

FAO’s work on social protection: Contributing to zero hunger, poverty reduction and resilience in rural areas

13/12/2019

This brochure highlights the important role that social protection has to play in addressing the challenges women and girls face stemming from gender-related inequalities. Social protection spans the entire Agenda 2030 architecturefrom poverty eradication to reducing income inequality, to improving access to health, education, water and gender equality as well as increasing economic inclusion. 28 pp.

Viet Nam: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

18/11/2019

The Country Gender Assessment of the agriculture and rural sector was commissioned to gauge Viet Nam’s progress in achieving gender equality in agriculture and the rural sector and as a mechanism to guide FAO’s strategic mission in Viet Nam. Its objective is to inform FAO country-level planning and programming in line with national development priorities and FAO’s mandate and strategic framework. 53 pp.

Fiji: Country Gender Assessment of agriculture and the rural sector (Country Gender Assessment Series)

13/11/2019

This assessment of agriculture and the rural sector provides in-depth analysis of the gendered dimensions of agriculture and rural development in Fiji.  Recommendations are oriented toward community programming that is more equitable, practical and beneficial for women as well as the promotion of the use of modern technology to empower women to make more informed decisions about their activities. 59 pp.